The event also included other meetings such as the Civil Society Summit, the CELAC Social Summit, and a business forum, which also concludes today.

Yesterday, the Santa Marta Declaration was approved, comprising 52 points and covering various issues related to the reform of the international system; trade and investment; climate, environment, energy transition, cooperation on citizen security, justice, and the fight against transnational organized crime.

The agreed-upon areas of work also include food security and health; digital transformation; social inclusion and care systems; education and research; migration and care among peoples; and culture.

In their assessment of the meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and European Council President Antonio da Costa both described it as a success.

According to them, the document reveals, first and foremost, the interest of both blocs in prioritizing dialogue.

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